Chess Coach — Vikas High School Opening — Vikas High School, Gurgaon
Vikas High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Vikas High School
- School
- Vikas High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Vikas High School at Vikas High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 30+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Vikas High School, a State Board school in Gurgaon, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Vikas High School is a State Board Day School in Sector 52, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Vikas High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Vikas High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Vikas High School?
Most Chess Coach — Vikas High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
About Vikas High School
Vikas High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1996, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Vikas High School is a State Board Day School in Sector 52, Gurgaon.
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